LASIKblog

We've commented before about the beauty and symmetry of LASIK flaps created by the femtosecond laser, known by its brand name, IntraLase. The flaps are so precise and reproducible, that they seem to be perfect every time. Contrast this with the corneal flaps created by the cutting device, the microkeratome. Aside from varying in size, shape and thickness, microkeratome flaps can often be off center. While only about 30% of LASIKs are done with the IntraLase, so-called "All-Laser LASIK", we see no reason to perform LASIK with a microkeratome when a far more precise method of flap creation is available.

Mitchell Friedlaender, M.D.
La Jolla, CA
JoyOfLasik.com